Tewksbury Youth Soccer League highlights

Monday

Sep 11, 2017 at 2:14 PMSep 13, 2017 at 8:43 AM

GU12-4 Tewksbury 3, Billerica 1

The Tewksbury GU12-4 girls were excited to get back on the field and start their season. The girls played tough from the starting whistle despite some heavy rain. Billerica jumped out to an early 1-0 lead.

The Tewksbury girls didn't let this get them down and came right back as Gabrielle Couillard had a great throw to Gianna Ausiello who was was able to get a quick pass to Delia Conte who blasted a shot but the Billerica goalie to tie the score at one a piece.

The girls played strong with nice passing and teamwork from Elena Lochiatto, Erin Costello, Kelli Anderson, Sabrina Grimes, and Julia Moura. The game remained tied heading into half time. A few minutes into the second half, Tewksbury struck again on quick passes from Rachel Lochiatto and Emalee Boyce to set up Delia Conte for her second goal of the day, putting Tewksbury ahead 2-1.

Billerica remained a tough opponent keeping some pressure on the Tewksbury defense. Maya Medera, Kennedy Perreira, and Gabrielle Couliard were able to make some amazing plays getting the ball up field to their teammates. Sarah Rivard also had some impressive saves between the posts.

Late in the game Tewksbury got one more when Emalee Boyce scored with a nice corner shot to help secure a win for the girls. The girls hope to have another great game against Reading next week.

Reading United (GU14-4) 0, Tewksbury (GU14-3) 1

Erica Hinkle earned the Tewksbury GU14-3 side a hard won opening weekend result when she slotted home the game winner late in the second half.

Brooke Haley's clinical crossing ball from the left flank found Hinkle camped at the right post, where she calmly turned and fired home uncontested.

Erica Spurr turned in the first clean sheet of the season aided by stellar defensive efforts by Sarah Boone, Ashley Talbot and Nicolette Evangelista.

GU10-1 Tewksbury Redmen, 3, Waltham, 0

On Saturday, the Tewksbury Redmen Girls U10-1 Soccer Team kicked off the season with a convincing 3-0 win over a very tough and talented Waltham Hawks team. Waltham started strong but outstanding defense from Nicole Baron, Jayme Martin and Jillian Boudreau kept the game scoreless early on.

The Redmen, motivated by their team mascot "Bob," took a 1-0 lead seven minutes into the first half when Meghan Indingaro made a great cross-field pass to Lyla Chapman. Chapman then dribbled through two Waltham defenders and placed a perfect shot past the outstreached Waltham keeper.

The Redmen continued to attack and increased their lead to 2-0 when Maya Paquette blasted the ball into the top corner of the net.

Waltham closed out the half controlling the play but a series of highlight reel saves from Sam Ryan helped maintain a two-goal lead.

The Redmen came out flying in the second half and quickly took a 3-0 lead when Makayla Delorey made a beautiful pass to Laila McFadden who quickly fired the ball into the back of the net.

The Redmen had a number of chances to increase the lead but the Waltham keeper made big saves on shots from Nicole Baron, Sam Ryan, and Jayme Martin.

Waltham had a number of scoring chances late in the game but goalkeeper Sophia Nazzaro made save after save to keep the shutout intact.

TYSL Night at the Boston Breakers

Tewksbury Youth Soccer League is excited to invite all members to enjoy a Boston Breakers game Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m., at Jordan Field, 65 North Harvard St., Boston, at a discounted ticket price.

TYSL players will have the opportunity to join the Breakers on the field before the game.

Tickets may be purchased for $18 each online at tewksburyyouthsoccer.org.